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The International Space University in Strasbourg isn't just an institution; it is the birthplace of lifelong friendships, late-night mission designs, and a shared cosmic hope. For decades, it has stood as a warm, open door bridging international space networks, welcoming and launching the dreams of students and participants from all over the world with the support of lecturers and staff from the whole space sector. As ISU navigates its next phase, when the geopolitical tensions make our international and inclusive forum more necessary than ever since its foundation, our global space family stands together to voice our support, preserve our shared memories, and advocate for the continued success of the university for the benefits of future generations.
A global space family built on education, collaboration, and shared hope
For decades, ISU has bridged mature Western space networks with emerging nations in Africa, South America, Asia, and the Middle East. Losing it closes this open door.
Your thesis, your team project, and your cohort's plaque represent decades of space history that we stand to celebrate, keeping our rich traditions alive.
Your support isn't just about preserving nostalgia—it's an investment in future cohorts who deserve the same life-changing experience and worldwide community, just as you deserve the opportunity to share your knowledge and mentor them.
Strasbourg is where our journeys met, or where it was all planned and prepared. Protecting the central campus ensures our physical home remains a neutral haven for global space study and lasting diplomacy.
The Strasbourg Central Campus is more than just a building—it is a sanctuary where our global space family comes together.
Faculty members and visiting lecturers are as diverse as our students and participants—international, intercultural, interdisciplinary, and working everywhere in the space sector, in public and private, large and small organisations.
Throughout your career, you are able to meet fellow alumni, mentees and mentors, in ISU events organized during the SSP or international conferences: we plan to coordinate more local or online events to nurture the connections
This is where MSS and ESC cohorts gather every year, SSP participants every few years. Cultures merge and lifelong bonds are forged under the flags of the world.
Whether you're visiting on site or browsing online, this is a repository of space knowledge holding decades of student reports, unique textbooks, and the combined intellect of the ISU community.
Our impact on the global space sector is undeniable. This is the legacy we are fighting for.
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Supporting the foundational pillars that allow the International Space University to thrive for decades to come.
An active and engaged global alumni and faculty network providing strategic vision, mentoring, and continuous support to steer ISU into its future.
Space moves fast. The New ISU will serve its community with continuous, cutting-edge education, ensuring our network remains at the forefront of the industry.
A powerhouse for professional growth. We provide dedicated incubator resources, funding pathways, and career matchmaking to accelerate alumni ventures.
A true two-way street where ISU serves the community in meaningful ways—providing a physical and digital hub for alumni to collaborate, build, and launch.
Signing the petition is the single most critical step to show our united appreciation for the International Space University. Your voice, signature, and stories of impact will help build a strong advocate base for the continued support and future of ISU Strasbourg.
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Everything you need to know about the SCIC cooperative transition proposal for the International Space University.
A Société Coopérative d'Intérêt Collectif (SCIC) is a French cooperative legal structure. Unlike a standard commercial corporation or a traditional association, a SCIC allows multiple categories of stakeholders—alumni, staff, public space agencies (like CNES or ESA), and commercial aerospace sponsors—to own shares and jointly govern the institution under democratic voting colleges. This model aligns perfectly with ISU's founding vision of interdisciplinary, international, and intercultural space education, turning the Strasbourg Central Campus into a community-owned sanctuary.
July 1st is the statutory deadline to submit continuation proposals to the court-appointed administrator. Under French insolvency procedures, the administrator reviews all submitted plans to determine which path best guarantees the long-term educational and financial viability of the university while preserving its core assets, employment contracts, and academic mission in Strasbourg.
The business plan transitions the university to a lean operating structure that leverages diversified, recurring revenues. In the immediate transition phase (FY27), it runs an optimized MSS27 cohort and mini-SSP26 program to prove solvency. Over the long-term, it expands to full capacity (target of 60 MSS students and 125 SSP participants), introduces global executive courses, secures startup incubator sponsorships, and establishes a baseline of €250/year alumni membership fees. You can adjust these variables in the interactive calculator above to see how they impact overall viability.
Under French insolvency and labor law, a continuation proposal under a SCIC structure seeks to keep the Illkirch-Graffenstaden central campus active as a neutral diplomacy and educational hub. By maintaining continuity, the plan avoids immediate liquidation, safeguarding the critical research, student visas, and employment contracts of the resident faculty and administrative team.
You can sign this petition to demonstrate to the court-appointed administrator and public space agencies that the global ISU community is united and active. Furthermore, you can pledge to join the cooperative as an alumni member, providing the initial support and strategic guidance needed to secure our shared future.